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Serial Napper | True Crime for the Chronically Tired

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True Crime
Murder
Domestic Violence
Mental Health
Missing Persons
Homicide
Sebastian Rogers
Reena Virk
British Columbia
Michigan
Nicola Bulley
Chance Englebert
Kiara Agnew
Ryan Friesen
Steven Clark
Justice System
Noah Donohoe
Gainesville Ripper
Rebecca Park
Murder Investigation

Serial Napper is true crime for the chronically tired. Hosted by Canadian podcaster Nikki Young, Serial Napper tells the stories of real crimes, disappearances and mysteries from around the world, with a focus on the people at the centre of them and the details that too often get lost along the way. Each episode digs into the full story: who these people were before they became names in headlines,... more

PublishesTwice weeklyEpisodes271Founded6 years ago
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Eighteen-year-old Henry Nowak had only recently started his first semester at the University of Southampton. He was studying accounting and finance, playing football, making new friends and building a life away from home for the first time.

On the n... more

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On October 17th, 1992, 16-year-old Yoshihiro “Yoshi” Hattori was getting ready for his first real American Halloween party.

Yoshi had recently arrived in Louisiana from Japan as an exchange student. He was outgoing, adventurous and determined to exp... more

On Christmas night in 2006, Ryan Waller’s parents became worried when their 18-year-old son didn’t show up for dinner and stopped answering his phone. They drove to the Phoenix home he shared with his girlfriend, 21-year-old Heather Quan, but no one ... more

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In October of 1996, 35-year-old Sharon Lopatka told her husband she was leaving their Maryland home for a short trip to visit friends in Georgia. But Sharon wasn't going to Georgia.

She left her car near a Baltimore train station, boarded a train he... more

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Nikki Young
Host of Serial Napper; primary voice of the show; known for calm, respectful true-crime storytelling.

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 1.3k ratings
  • One of the Best

    This is one of the best true crime podcasts you will come across. Not only does Nikki narrate each story incredibly well, she is so compassionate towards each victim and their families, making them the centre of each episode and doing what she can to raise awareness of their case. Highly recommended

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Evidencetrail
    United Kingdoma month ago
  • Glad to have found this!!

    I heard about this podcast through one of my favorite (other) podcasts, Our True Crime Podcast. So happy they introduced Serial Napper to their audience (me)!! I’m loving it and love that I have plenty of catching up to do 🙂

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    hgreen83
    United States4 months ago
  • ❤️a fan letter

    ❤️😘hey Nikki I’m addy and love your episodes I have been watching since I was 4 i am ten 🔟 btw hope you won’t have to do this but🤞 if Theres a murder in my family hope you work on it :D ❤️😘

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Adelynroseray2016
    Australia4 months ago
  • Listened to Fall Asleep Ended Up Annoyed

    Alright, Brown people, this podcast is not for us.

    I started noticing subtle bias throughout the episodes, but one case really confirmed it for me. When the victim was a blonde-haired, blue-eyed white woman, the host spent several minutes talking about how beautiful, perfect, and special she was. But in another episode about a Black woman who was murdered, the focus shifted almost immediately to the fact that she got pregnant young.

    The same thing happened in an episode about a Native American... more

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    MissHoliday
    United States5 months ago
  • Interesting

    The host seems genuine, there’s just so much victim blaming and her viewpoints and research skills show she needs an education.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    MistressFallon
    United States10 months ago

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Many appreciate the calm, soothing narration that makes difficult stories accessible at night.
Listeners repeatedly praise the host's compassionate, respectful approach to victims and families.
Some critics note concerns about perceived bias or grammar slips, offering constructive feedback.

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#120
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Erin Patterson: The Mushroom Chef
Q: Can you tell us where the mushrooms came from?
Erin claims she bought the mushrooms from a local Asian grocery store but cannot remember which one.
Erin Patterson: The Mushroom Chef
Q: Can you tell us a bit more about the lunch?
Erin describes her devastation over the loss of her guests and expresses disbelief about the tragedy that unfolded.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Serial Napper

What is Serial Napper about and what kind of topics does it cover?

The show offers calm, steady true-crime storytelling with a strong emphasis on victims and factual detail. Episodes cover disappearances, violent crimes, and complex investigations, often woven into longer saga-like narratives that respect those affected and emphasize evidence over sensationalism. The style tends toward bedtime-friendly narration—relaxing yet thorough—making tough subjects approachable for nighttime listening while maintaining a serious tone. A recurring strength is careful, respectful storytelling that seeks to illuminate human impact beyond headlines, with a willingness to explore multi-faceted cases across jurisdictions and eras.

Unique aspects include a deliberate, non-flashy delivery and a focus on the human stakes, o... more

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2. Ari Shey
3. Arthur Williams
4. MJ McAdams
5. RJ Decker
6. Shelby Novak
7. Alicia Watson
8. Curtis Runstedler

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